From Palestine to Port-au-Prince, Christians commemorated the life of Jesus by taking to the streets in parades on Friday, some more solemn in their remembrance and others more joyous celebrations of the resurrection. In Rome, Pope Francis led a torch-lit procession of tens of thousands at the Colosseum, known as the Way of the Cross — remembering "desperate migrants, suicidal failed business owners, battered women, torture victims and all people suffering in the world."

Thousands of Christian pilgrims also took to the streets of Jerusalem in a procession known as Via Dolorosa. In cities such as London, Manila and Gauhati, India, devotees re-enacted the crucifixion, in a visceral and startling representation of the event told in the New Testament of the Bible.

Check out 20 photos, below, of these worldwide celebrations and remembrances:

Good Friday Celebrations Throughout the World

A Christian devotee enacts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark Good Friday in Gauhati, India, April 18, 2014.

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Christians take part in the traditional Good Friday procession, reenacting the steps of Jesus Christ's final hours in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on April 18, 2014.

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A Palestinian Christians woman kisses an effigy of Jesus Christ covered by flowers, during a symbolic funeral as part of their services marking Good Friday in the West Bank village of Al-Zababedah near Jenin, April 18, 2014.

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An actor is silhouetted hanging on a cross during a performance in Trafalgar Square in London. The play called 'The Passion of Jesus' was a free performance depicting the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, performed by the Wintershall players.

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Christian devotees watch as men are nailed to a cross during the a re-enactment of the Crucifixion of Christ during Good Friday celebrations ahead of Easter in Manila on April 18, 2014.

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Indonesian Catholics devotees participate in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday procession at Saint Matius Evangelists Church on April 18, 2014 in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.

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An altar boy carries a statue of Jesus Christ during a Good Friday procession in Panama City, Friday, April 18, 2014. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

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Christians walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the hill of Golgotha during Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City, Israel on April 18, 2014.

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A Filipino devotee with his feet nailed to the cross is lifted as they try to re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in San Juan village, northern Philippines on April 18, 2014.

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Members of the El Nazareno brotherhood participate in the procession of Jesus of Nazareth in the town of Izalco on April 17, 2014.

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Thousands of Christian pilgrims take part in processions along the route where, according to tradition, Jesus Christ carried the cross during his last days.

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Members of the San Gregorio Papa brotherhood prepare to participate in the procession of Jesus of Nazareth in the indigenous town of Izalco, 60 km west of San Salvador, on April 17, 2014.

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Christians walk along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the hill of Golgotha in Jerusalem's Old City, Israel on April 18.

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Women burn incense while participating in a Good Friday procession honoring "The Lord of Miracles" in Lima, Peru, on April 18, 2014.

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Actor James Burke-Dunsmore portrays the part of Jesus Christ, during a performance in Trafalgar Square in London, April 18, 2014.

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Orthodox Christian pilgrims hold wooden crosses as they take part in the Good Friday procession on April 18, 2014 in Jerusalem's old city, Israel.Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the Holy City to mark Good Friday and pray along the traditional route Jesus Christ took to his crucifixion.

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Penitents hang from wooden crosses as they take part in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion during Good Friday in San Fernando town, Pampanga province, Philippines, April 18, 2014. Crucifixions remain a common practice during Holy Week throughout the country despite being strongly condemned by the Roman Catholic church. Penitents who take part believe the act will atone them for their sins and give them blessings.

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A Filipino devotee grimaces as he is nailed to a cross to re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Santa Lucia village, Pampanga province, northern Philippines on April 18, 2014.

Image: Aaron Favila/Associated Press

Christian Orthodox pilgrims pray holding wooden crosses along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) during a procession marking the Good Friday on April 18 in Jerusalem's old city.

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An Indian Christian devotee enacts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to mark Good Friday at in Hyderabad, India, April 18, 2014.

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